Cheap Hotels in Madrid, budget accommodation in Madrid, Spain: Hostals and Pensiones in Madrid

This page provides links of some of the most economical accommodation in Madrid. List of hostals are provided by both price and by city zone. Descriptive information on each zone is available on the city zones pages, as well as on the detailed maps. Madrid has many low priced pensiones, which tend to be concentrated in a few city areas.

These establishments are normally small family-run affairs with few rooms, and as often as not you will deal directly with the owners of the establishments. It is unlikely that the owners will speak more than a little English, if any, and any effort on your part to communicate in Spanish will probably be well received. Staying in these sorts of places often gives you the opportunity to see what is perhaps a more genuine Madrid than that seen from inside a modern luxury hotel.

Hostals in Madrid, budget accommodation in Madrid from 18 euros/day
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The list below comprises some of Madrid's cheapest establishments. It's important to keep in mind that to some extent you get what you pay for, so you can't expect luxury accommodation for the prices these rooms cost. Every effort is made to ensure that each of the hostals listed below provides above-average service in its price/category, but it's not possible to inspect every room, at all times of the year.

It's important the look for the following basic things when taking a room:
- Not all rooms are equal, especially in older buildings (as these usually are).
- Cleanliness is of course important, more for some than others, and will vary.
- In winter, heating is an important factor. All hostals should provide adequate heating, but opinions on what is adequate vary. If the room is cold when you enter it, make sure that you can control the heating.
- If the hostal is on a busy street, then it will probably be noisy until very late at night (or early in the morning), particulary in zones with nightlife. If you're a light sleeper, it might be worthwhile sacrificing the view of a streetside window for a quieter room at the back of the building.
- If you're not comfortable with the location of the hostal, don't book it. You should follow your instincts and stay away from zones that aren't to your taste. Remember that what some people find quaint, others find sleazy.
- Every room should at least have a sink but expect to pay more for rooms with toilets/bathroom ensuite. In general toilets/bathroom/shower are not included unless specifically mentioned in the room descriptions.